Heights Terrace El/MS vs West Hazleton El/MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Terrace El/MS
Hazleton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,236 students
West Hazleton El/MS
West Hazleton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,023 students
| Measure | Heights Terrace El/MS Hazleton, Pennsylvania | West Hazleton El/MS West Hazleton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1505 of 1,627 | #1541 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46597 of 50,301 | #47413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Hazleton | West Hazleton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Terrace El/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 15.5).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •West Hazleton El/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 97.8%).
- •West Hazleton El/MS does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.2).
- •Heights Terrace El/MS is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 1,023.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heights Terrace El/MS better than West Hazleton El/MS?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Terrace El/MS ranks higher (17.0 vs 15.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heights Terrace El/MS and West Hazleton El/MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hazleton and West Hazleton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Terrace El/MS: 1,236. West Hazleton El/MS: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Terrace El/MS and West Hazleton El/MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Heights Terrace El/MS is 1505th of 1,627 and West Hazleton El/MS is 1541st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).